Leese

[Baudoux]

My great grandparents are Thomas Lees (1848)  and spouse Sarah Ann Bradley(1847).  They we married Sep. 20, 1869 at St. Matthew's.

I have some information on the brothers, but the remainder of the family I am hoping that someone could come forward with a little information.

Brothers and sisters being: William Thomas Leese (1870) born in Donnington Wood;  Julia Leese (1874), born in Donnington Wood, Died Feb. 28, 1893;  Sabina Leese (1877), born in Donnington Wood;  William H. Leese (1884) born in Donnington Wood;  Harriet Leese (1887), born in Donnington Wood:?? Wrockwardine Wood;  Albert E. Leese (1889), born in Donnington Wood:  George Leese (1882), born in Donnington Wood.

I look forward to hearing from someone.  Thank you.

Doris

[Lloydy]

Have you found them in any of the census?  If not I can look them up for you?
I can see the family in the 1881, 1891 and 1901 and LILLESHALL is stated as place of birth for all of them.

Have you got Thomas and Sarah's marriage certificate?

I think I've found Thomas in the earlier census, but need his father's name to confirm I've got the right one!

[Baudoux]

Thank you very much for replying.I have not found them in any of the Census.

I have a copy of the marriage certificate of Thomas and Sarah.  They were married on Sep. 20, 1869 at St. Matthew's Church, Donnington Wood.

Thomas's father was William (1812) born in Lilleshall and his spouse was Mary Pritchard, born abt. 1811).

I wish to thank you for your kind assistance.

Doris

[Lloydy]

Your welcome Doris......I shall just get you the census details

[Lloydy]

1901

RG13/2567 Folio 136 Page 14
212 (The Yard), Donnington Wood, Lilleshall

Thomas Leese Head M 52 Coal Miner
Sarah A Leese Wife M 54
Sabina Leese Dau S 25
George Leese Son S 19 Labourer Iron Works
William Leese Son S 17 Labourer Iron Works
Leonard Leese Son S 16 Coal Miner
Herbert Leese Son S 11

All born Lilleshall, Salop

[Lloydy]

1891

RG12/2135 Folio 103 Page 20
2 Four House Row, Donnington Wood, Lilleshall

Thomas Leese Head M 42 Coal Miner
Sarah Ann Leese Wife M 44
William T Leese Son S 21 Coal Miner
Joseph Leese Son S 18 Coal Miner
Sabina Leese Dau S 14
John Leese Son 12 Scholar
George Leese Son 9 Scholar
William H Leese Son 8 Scholar
Leonard Leese Son 6 Scholar
Harriett Leese Dau 4
Albert E Leese Son 1

All born Lilleshall, Salop

[Lloydy]

1881

RG11/2684 Folio 52 Page 4
14 Barracks, Donnington Wood, Lilleshall

Thomas Leese Head M 32 Coal Miner
Sarah A Leese Wife M 34
William T Leese Son 11 Scholar
Joseph Leese Son 8 Scholar
Julia Leese Dau 7 Scholar
Sabina Leese Dau 4
John Leese Son 2

All born Lilleshall, Salop

[Lloydy]

1871

RG10/2812 Folio 88 Page 18
Donnington Barracks, Donnington Wood, Lilleshall

William Lees Head Mar 61 Coal Miner
Mary A Lees Wife Mar 60
Ellen Lees Granddau 7 Scholar
Thomas Lees Lodger Mar 22 Coal Miner
Sarah Ann Lees Wife Mar 24
William Thomas Lees Son 1

All born Lilleshall, Shropshire

That's got to be Thomas' parents!

[Lloydy]

1861

RG9/1903 Folio 18 Page 4
Donnington Barracks, Lilleshall

William Leas Head Mar 47 Coal Miner
Mary Leas Wife Mar 48
Jonah Leas Son Unm 15 Sto? & Miner
Thomas Leas Son 12 Sto? & Miner
Sabinah Leas Dau 14
Leavi Leas Son 12

All born Donnington Wood, Shropshire


I don't know the name of Sarah Bradley's father (could you confirm please from marriage certificate), but here's a possible in 1861:

RG9/1903 Folio 25 Page 18
?? Row, Donnington Wood, Lilleshall

Thomas Bradley Head M 41 Coal Miner Salop Trench
Maria Bradley Wife M 29 Coal Miners Wife Salop Trench
Mary Bradley Dau Unm 20 Servant
Elizabeth Bradley Dau Unm 17 Servant
Sarah Bradley Dau Unm 14 Servant
Emily Bradley Dau 6 Scholar
George Bradley Son 4
Julia Bradley Dau 2

All children born Donnington Wood, Salop

Maria's age has been written as 29 but I think it's a mistake and should be 39 (check my next post for 1851 details, age is correct)